The average train between Harrogate and Ayr takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Harrogate to Ayr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Harrogate and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Harrogate to Ayr? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Ayr station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Harrogate to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from York station.
Harrogate to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ayr station.
Book your Harrogate to Ayr train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Harrogate and Ayr is 257.5 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Ayr via York, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 42m.